JULY EDITION 2015
AUGUST 2015 EDITION
DARK Act Update There’s Still Time to Make Our Voices Heard! Following a robust debate in which several lawmakers spoke out against the bill, on July 23rd the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1599, The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act. If passed by the full Congress, this proposed law would block mandatory GMO labeling at both the state and national levels. Dubbed the DARK Act for Denying Americans the Right to Know, the law would make voluntary GMO labeling the official law of the land. However, in the twenty years since GMOs first came on the market no food manufacturer has ever chosen to voluntarily label their product as containing or produced using GMOs. At Basics we believe consumers have the right to know what we are eating and where it came from. We support mandatory GMO labeling at the federal level. The DARK Act now heads to the Senate for consideration and could be voted into law as soon as this fall. So far, no U.S. Senator is sponsoring the bill. If you support mandatory GMO labeling now is a critical time to contact your Senator and make your voice heard! Rep. Paul Ryan, representing Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District including Janesville, voted in favor of the DARK Act. See page 2 for information on contacting your senators and other ways to show you support mandatory GMO labeling.
August Staff Anniversaries Phyllis - 2 years August 16th
Best Paleo Chocolate Brownies
Submitted by: Deb Cyrel, CNC BHN Basics Staff Ingredients: 2 cups almond flour 1/4 cups coconut flour 1/2 cup + 1Tbsp unsweetened or raw cocoa powder 1to 2 cups grated zucchini 2 tsp grain-free baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 1/4 tsp organic stevia or sweetener of choice 2 Tbsp raw honey or glycerin 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans + 2 Tbsp for topping 3 large eggs 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 2 Tbsp pure coconut milk or heavy cream 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (optional: half coconut oil) 1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips + 2 Tbsp for topping
Instructions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease 8x8 pan with butter or coconut oil. In a medium bowl, add dry ingredients and blend well with whisk. Add remaining ingredients and mix with wooden spoon. Taste for sweetness and adjust if needed. Spread batter into prepared pan (will be thick). Sprinkle extra chocolate chips and nuts over batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes depending on desired moistness. Do not overbake! Serve warm or at room temperature. Adapted from http:// ditchthewheat.com/best-paleochocolate-brownies-ever/
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Owners! Whitney Krug Carol Lang Marita Leeder Elizabeth Leeder Kathryn Lindahl Kristy Marten Susan Martin Nancy McKinnon Cindy McNeil Pam Millar Bussie Molly Lynn Olson Keith Peterson Kim Peterson Betty Petry Marie Priesgen Amy Reilly Lynn Rice Sonia Richards Jennifer Rooney Heidi Rossiter Cynthia Rossmeis Kristin Sandvig Pamela Schubring Sue Schumacher Jeffrey Skurka Marlene Stewart Lynne Sumpter John Thompson Allen Tosh Lynne Treharne Kari Venteris Barbara Werner Steve Whalen Jessica Woltz
Basics Co-op Board of Directors Jim Hutchinson Sverre David Roang Jose Cabrera
Dr. Carrie Kaiser S.A. Welch
Please mail all Board correspondence to: Basics Board c/o Basics Cooperative 1711 Lodge Drive Janesville, WI 53545 Letters to the Board will be opened at the next scheduled meeting.
Basics General Manager
Lynnette Wirth gm@basicshealth.com
To Register in Opposition to the DARK Act: 1. Contact your senators. Tell them you oppose H.R. 1599 and support mandatory GMO labeling at the federal level. Wisconsin Tammy Baldwin Ron Johnson 717 Hart Senate Building 328 Hart Senate Building Washington DC 20510 Washington DC 20510 (202) 224-5653 (202) 224-5323 www.baldwin.senate.gov/ www.ronjohnson.senate.go contact v/public/index.cfm/contact Illinois Richard Durbin 711 Hart Senate Building Washington DC 20510 (202) 224-2152 www.durbin.senate.gov/ contact/
Mark Kirk 524 Hart Senate Building Washington DC 20510 (202) 224-2854 www.kirk.senate.gov/? p=contact
2. Sign the petition (then share with friends): http://signforgood.com/stopthedarkact/
The 7 Co-op Principles
Voluntary & Open Membership Democratic Control Member Economic Participation Autonomy & Independence Education, Training & Information Cooperation Among Cooperatives Concern for Community
New & Returning Products Grocery Field Day Organic
One Degree Organic Sprouted
Cookies, Salad Dressings, Brown
Flour
Rice & Quinoa Pasta, Macaroni &
Sprouted whole wheat, Khorasan,
Cheese. Always Every Day Low
red fife, spelt, corn, and brown rice
Price (EDLP) at Basics!
varieties.
Ice Chips Candy
Bulk Foods
Sugar free xylitol candy in pepper-
Zen Party Snack Mix, Thai Curry
mint, lemon and berry mix flavors.
Cashews, Classic Granola, Bob’s Al-
Flavor Temptations Indian Spices
mond Meal Flour, Apple Cranberry
Organic ingredients for traditional
Cashew Trail Mix, Madagascar Pink
Indian dishes - Chana Masala or
Rice, Quick Oats
New Outdoor Seating Enjoy a Lucy’s Loon Lake latte or lunch outside!
Curried Potatoes.
Wellness New Chapter Perfect Postnatal Postnatal multi with nutrients for energy, mood and lactation support. Can be taken on an empty stomach. Forces of Nature Eczema Control Homeopathic remedies with natural and organic herbs and essential oils.
Redmund Earth Paste Flouride-free toothpaste with Real Salt and Redmund Clay.
Steve from Dr. Noodles by Brenda sampled their gluten, dairy, nut and soy free local garbanzo pasta in July. He’ll be back Super Tuesday, August 4th! Four varieties are now located in the Gluten Free freezer section.
Connect With Us! Basics Cooperative 1711 Lodge Drive Janesville, WI 53545 (608) 754-3925 www.basicshealth.com Scoop newsletter questions or comments? Amber Glass, basics4amber@gmail.com
August Events (continued) about sprouting, juicing, low temperature dehydrating and more. Get a basic understanding of how to maximize raw food nutrition and recipes to get you started. Wellness Wednesdays is a free monthly class in the Basics Community Room Through Tuesday, August 18 with Stephanie Aegerter, health coach and Janesville Farmers Market managAugust Super Tuesday Sale 15% OFF Regular-Priced Items Store- er. Free, please pre-register. wide! Enjoy free samples and product 6–7pm Wednesday, August 19 demos. Basics Co-op Owners save 5+15%, Senior Owners save 10+10%! Shopping the Co-op on a Budget Excludes Shizen Sushi, Loon Lake Deli, consignment, party platters & gift Are you a penny-pincher, a bargain hunter, or just looking to serve up boxes/baskets, alcohol. healthy food on a tight budget? Co-op School Supplies Collection Help us fill a barrel for the ECHO school supply drive! Located near the Wellness Resources board and Customer Service.
register for this free class + store tour. Meets in front Lounge. 6-7pm Tuesday, August 25 What’s in My Vitamins? Surveys have found that roughly half of all Americans take vitamin supplements. Do you know how to assess the purity, potency and overall quality of a vitamin based on its ingredients and labeling? Join Deb Cyrel, CNC BHN holistic nutrition consultant, for a primer on what to look for in your vitamins. Free, please pre-register. 6-7pm Wednesday, August 26
shopping can meet your need to eat *Save the Date! Walk with the for cheap! Join us for a store tour Basics Bulk Bin Band in Janesville’s with a focus on saving money at your Labor Day Parade Monday, September Wellness Wednesdays: Basic Co-op. Also pick up simple recipes, Skills for Raw Food 7! No music experience required. Concoupons and pointers to help you tact Aaron for details - (608) 754-3925 (Un)cooking or basics4aaron@gmail.com. Are you trying to add more fresh, raw start saving right away! Please prefoods to your diet? This class will Please register for classes at least 24 hours in advance. cover some of the basic skills and tools you may want to use. Learn Call (608) 754-3925 or sign up at Customer Service. 6am-8pm Tuesday, August 4
SUNDAYS
SAVE ALL WEEK
10% OFF Reg. priced Basics Brand Vitamins
Only at Basics!
MONDAYS 10% OFF Reg. priced Fresh Produce
TUESDAYS
Janesville Athletic Club Member Day 10% OFF Reg. priced items
EVERY DAY
Senior Day - 5% OFF Reg. priced items 65 & Wiser
Located Inside Basics Co-op Traditional raw, cooked and vegetarian sushi options made fresh daily. Sushi party trays can be made-to-order for pickup.
WEDNESDAYS
Basics Co-op Owners save 5% every day!
Located Inside Basics Co-op Open 6am-2pm Mon-Sat, 8am-2pm Sun Featuring homemade pastries and soup from scratch Ask about Gluten Free made-to-order cakes